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Bear's Breech

Acanthus Mollis

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Overview

Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial, notable for its bold foliage and towering flower spikes. It reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 2-3 feet wide. Its deeply lobed leaves add texture, while white and purple flowers on tall stalks bloom in summer. Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Adds architectural interest to borders and focal points.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–11Climate Temperate
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Acanthaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial; its deeply lobed leaves add texture, while white and purple
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — perennial / shrub for deep shade or half or shade
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-10; and is drought-tolerant once established
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Its deeply lobed leaves add texture, while white and purple flowers on tall stalks bloom in summer; perennial / shrub for
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — It reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 2-3 feet wide; preferring partial shade to full sun exposures
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — notable for its bold foliage and towering flower spikes; making it a bold statement in any landscape design
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — The plant typically reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet and spreads out 2 to 3 feet; providing both architectural interest and a
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — making it a bold statement in any landscape design; perennial / shrub with lavender and multi-colored and purple blooms
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — deeply lobed leaves span approximately 1.5 to 2 feet long; it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — and is drought-tolerant once established; reducing the need for frequent watering.<br><br>Bear's Breech is generally
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — is an eye-catching perennial that is revered for its distinctive foliage and towering flower spikes; the plant typically
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Adds architectural interest to borders and focal points; it reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 2-3 feet wide
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; bear's Breech produces impressive vertical inflorescences that can soar up to
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — creating a lush backdrop for other garden plants.<br><br>In the summer, image 38
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech produces impressive vertical inflorescences that can soar up to 4 feet tall; bear's Breech is quite
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — These flower stalks are adorned with hooded white to lilac flowers; notable for its bold foliage and towering flower spikes
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — contrasted by eye-catching purple bracts; is an eye-catching perennial that is revered for its distinctive foliage and
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — providing both architectural interest and a classical feeling reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman art; contrasted by
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — preferring partial shade to full sun exposures; lavender and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — It thrives in well-drained soil; ideal for USDA zones 7-10
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — notable for its bold foliage and towering flower spikes; making it a bold statement in any landscape design, image 52
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech is quite drought-tolerant; deeply lobed leaves span approximately 1.5 to 2 feet long
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — reducing the need for frequent watering.<br><br>Bear's Breech is generally pest-resistant; it thrives in well-drained soil
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — though its lush foliage can occasionally attract slugs and snails; bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial

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